Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon

[216bruce]

Ok, if you are staying at AKL I assume you need to get to EPCOT to get a shuttle for transport to ESPN during the listed hours for race start and then after the race get a shuttle back to the hotel from EPCOT? Never stayed at a non-host resort before. WL (our DVC home resort) was booked up when I registered. HELP!

 

[surfsupdon]

Awesome! Thanks for the info. I am a first-time half marathoner and hope I'll have the energy afterwards to enjoy Epcot!

The quicker you finish the race - the more time you have to eat, drink, and ride!

 

[Texas84]

Ok, if you are staying at AKL I assume you need to get to EPCOT to get a shuttle for transport to ESPN during the listed hours for race start and then after the race get a shuttle back to the hotel from EPCOT? Never stayed at a non-host resort before. WL (our DVC home resort) was booked up when I registered. HELP!

I'll be in the 'Old Guy' section of corral D with you.

AKL is not a host? I'm at OKW and runDisney told me I would have to get myself to Epcot (drive or taxi), then you line up and get shuttled to ESPN for the start, finish at Epcot, get yourself back to your resort (drive or taxi).

 

[216bruce]

I'll be in the 'Old Guy' section of corral D with you.

AKL is not a host? I'm at OKW and runDisney told me I would have to get myself to Epcot (drive or taxi), then you line up and get shuttled to ESPN for the start, finish at Epcot, get yourself back to your resort (drive or taxi).

Yeah. Not a host. I wish I had known that when I booked the room.
I guess I'm going taxi back to AKL and taking a resort bus to EPCOT for the ESPN shuttle.

 

[Sumrdog]

I'll be in the 'Old Guy' section of corral D with you.

AKL is not a host? I'm at OKW and runDisney told me I would have to get myself to Epcot (drive or taxi), then you line up and get shuttled to ESPN for the start, finish at Epcot, get yourself back to your resort (drive or taxi).

Are SSR or Port Orleans host resorts? I know there is not an official walkway but I walked from OKW to SSR along the golf course once. Or does that boat that goes to DD stop at either of them? If you could easily get to one of those resorts and use their bus that would save you some money at least traveling to the race. I have no ideas for AKL. that's a bummer.

 

[Texas84]

Yeah. Not a host. I wish I had known that when I booked the room.
I guess I'm going taxi back to AKL and taking a resort bus to EPCOT for the ESPN shuttle.

Good point on the resort bus to Epcot. It won't be a long walk to the shuttle loading. You can't miss it. A long line of busses with a long line of runners waiting to get on the busses (it moves fast). Then, like you said, up to you to get back. Full disclosure: I have no experience with taxi service during the events. Maybe someone else can chime in.

Are SSR or Port Orleans host resorts?

Yes they are! The full list is in the event guide.

 

[Texas84]

My gift card showed up in the mail today.

 

[Sumrdog]

My gift card showed up in the mail today.

Mine too! I am so excited and my kids have no idea they are going to Disney next week. Hee Hee!

 

[Mad Stitch]

My gift card showed up in the mail today.

The one you get with the race? They mail those now?

 

[Sumrdog]

The one you get with the race? They mail those now?

Yes. They were mailed last week I think.

 

[surfsupdon]

Yep Mine was mailed last week.

And runner tracking is now available.

 

[Mad Stitch]

Why did they do that? It sounds like a waste of postage and now people will forget them at home.

 

[Texas84]

The one you get with the race? They mail those now?

Yes. Surprised me.

 

[AUPr8Hd]

One of the stories floating around the interwebz is there were some issues with them at the expo. If you forget them at home, then there is supposed to be a booth at the expo to handle any issues. I believe they'll be able to do an on the spot replacement because they can deactivate the other one

 

[RiceCrispyMickey]

Mine came last week too, shipped to the UK which I was surprised about. I thought they'd just make us fetch it there because we are international. So exciting getting post from America!!!

 

[psherman42]

A couple questions for anybody who has done the Wine and Dine half before. I'm staying at All Star Sports next weekend. How early would you recommend getting a bus over to ESPN? Also, it looks like I'm in corral K (ugh). What would be an approximate start time for that corral? Like 11?

 

[Texas84]

A couple questions for anybody who has done the Wine and Dine half before. I'm staying at All Star Sports next weekend. How early would you recommend getting a bus over to ESPN? Also, it looks like I'm in corral K (ugh). What would be an approximate start time for that corral? Like 11?

Busses start at 7:00 PM. The race program says no later than 8:00 PM. I recommend heading to the bus stop at 7.

Figure about 5 minutes between corrals.

 

[krosefrost]

Good morning everyone, I'm super excited for the weekend. Anyone looking to sell an after party ticket?

 

[Texas84]

Of course, Florida weather can change on a dime, but right now it's looking warm and muggy for Saturday night. Chance of rain.

Oh, and 'wannabeBelle' says Mulch, Sweat & Shears will be performing at the after party.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...-and-final-season.902234/page-14#post-6965352

 

[surfsupdon]

Almost time for Wine&Dine!!!

Are you already at Disney? Or are you leaving soon?

I leave Thursday for my trip.